United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Denise Brown of Canada as United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGs (Announcement )Prior to that, she served as Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
WMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial level
Stories & Blogs WMO (Report )
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.
Extreme floods test survival and resilience in a conflict-ridden part of Nigeria
Stories & Blogs UNOCHA (News )The flooding was the worst Maiduguri has seen in 30 years. It submerged homes, killed at least 30 people and displaced nearly 400,000 others.
State of Climate in Africa highlights water stress and hazards
Stories & Blogs WMO (Press Release )Water stress and hazards like withering droughts and devastating floods are hitting African communities, economies and ecosystems hard.